Choose flat leaves that are crisp, upright and not wilted. Avoid greens with leaves that are wilted, yellowing or have dark green patches of slime on parts of the leaves.
Place unwashed greens in the crisper section of the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Low in fat and sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol free, an excellent source of vitamins A, B2 and C, manganese, and calcium, and a good source of fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6
